New Managers - Walk Around And Meet The People You Supervise
Way too often, the employees' first contact with a new manager is at a staff meeting called to introduce the "new guy." If you're that "new guy, " it's much better all around for you to get out and visit each employee on his or her own turf. Remember, from the first moment they lay eyes on you, your direct reports are gauging how enthusiastic, overwhelmed, competent, full of yourself, trusting, trustworthy, etc. you are. Going out to survey the workplace and meet people is a great opportunity you shouldn't pass up. It isn't just that it conveys an attitude of friendliness and humility - which it does - it's also an occasion to absorb lots of information: the actual physical realities of the working conditions (equipment, space allocation, proximity among and between colleagues, etc. ...
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